A conversation with a comedian is not necessarily riddled with punch lines. Amit Tandon reminds us of the philosophy, depth and occasional gravitas that the field needs to create humour. As he spoke of experiences in the pandemic and his observations, it was easy to see why comedy is serious business.

“Any experience we go through will show up in the writing — directly or indirectly,” Tandon tells us over the phone. The entrepreneur-turned-stand-up comedian will embark on a world tour, Masala Sandwich, from tomorrow onwards. It kicks off in Australia and will move to Singapore, the United States and Europe. “My wife is more excited that I will be away from home for such a long time,” he says, landing another punch line.